How Music Works 3 - Harmony - Part 4Narrator is Howard Goodall. This episode discusses dissonance and how it was used in music. Other terms that are discussed are passing notes, which are notes that are just moving through the music. Suspension notes are a form of dissonance that people like. This means to let a note linger over the chord where it doesn’t really belong, which creates tension. Suspension notes have bAuthor(s): No creator set

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Beginning Piano Lessons: How to Read Sheet MusicReading piano sheet music is difficult at first but then becomes easier with practice. Learn some great tips on how to read basic sheet music for the piano in this video. Video shows a book and the location of the notes on a music staff, it shows how to remember the keys, FACE and Every Good Boy Does Fine. (1:18)Author(s): No creator set

Narrator is Howard Goodall.The Double Bass received its recognizable shape, size and tuning in around 1800. The vocabulary term contrary motion is discussed. Music is also played so viewers can hear the meaning of what is happening to the music to help explain contrary motion. (9:31)

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Supreme Court: Original Intent Experts disagree on how the Constitution should be handled in modern times; is it, for example, a "living" document? What is the original intent of the document, and how does this limit judicial review? An actual case is discussed as well as cruel and unusal punished debated. A good video for older students. Ends abruptly.Author(s): No creator set

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Supreme Court: Precedent and its Implications The concept of precedent and its implications as a limit to judicial review are explained. This is usually a difficult idea for students to understand and this four minute does supply some examples. It is for older students and does not examine the overruling of existing cases at times.Author(s): No creator set

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The Supreme Court: Today's Supreme Court Today's Supreme Court is likely to be called on to decide cases that will affect many people, including rights for minorities, the right to bear arms, and the powers of law enforcement versus people's right to privacy. This video needs to have an explanation of judicial review before it is shown. The content is about some decisions that may change society.Author(s): No creator set

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Express Roles The United States Constitution outlines several of the president's roles and powers, while other roles have developed over time. The presidential roles expressly defined, or enumerated, in the Constitution include those of Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive, Head of State, Chief Diplomat, and Legislator. (Video is narrated with slides and speeches.)

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Traditional Roles and Special Powers While in office, the president is the national head of his political party. Grounded in tradition, this role carries special privileges as well as many responsibilities. The privileges include having a heavy influence on the party's platform, choosing party leaders at the national committee level, and becoming the goodwill ambassador for the party by building relationships with state and local party leaders.
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When the Moors Ruled in Spain (1 of 11) 'The description Moors has referred to several historic and modern populations of Muslim (and earlier non-Muslim) people of Berber and Arab descent from North Africa, some of whom came to conquer and occupy the Iberian Peninsula for nearly 800 years' (Moors,Wikipedia, 2009). This video is suitable for older middle school and high school students.Author(s): No creator set

Six Little Ducks In this video, a librarian sings the song "Six Little Ducks" complete with hand motions. The movements could be copied by the students and make this video a class-worthy lesson. (01:13)Author(s): No creator set

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Five Fat Sausages In this video, a librarian performs the fingerplay "Five Fat Sausages".(01:06)Author(s): No creator set

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The Mouse and the Candlestick In this video, a librarian recites a finger play about a mouse who gets stuck at the top of a candlestick. (00:34)Author(s): No creator set

"Open Them, Shut Them" Rhyme In this video, a librarian recites the rhyme "Open Them, Shut Them" using the accompanying motions. (00:47)Author(s): No creator set

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Cold War: Soviet Dissolution - part 4/5 1989 - 1991 The U.S. proves the stronger, the Soviet Union implodes. Germany is reunified. Shorn of its empire and communist domination, Russia faces its future with its economy in chaos. The balance of terror that has kept the peace for more than 40 years vanishes. The Cold War has ended without the use of nuclear weapons.Author(s): No creator set

Mr. Khan uses computer software for demonstration. The screen is a little 'busy' so the viewer may want to open the screen to 'full screen' to see all more clearly. (04:25)Author(s): No creator set

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How to Do Long Division with Decimals This is a six-minute video tutorial on how to master long division with decimals. The teacher uses a whiteboard for instruction. (The background music is not necessary and to some it may be a distraction.) (06:05)Author(s): No creator set

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D-Day to Berlin - The Battle for France (Part 3 of 6) History Channel Video. 1944, Europe's future hung in the balance. Our 3-part series follows the story of Allied forces--from Normandy to the assault on Germany--and the victories that led to WWII's end in 1945. We begin on the day after D-Day, unfolding over the summer of 1944 as the initial narrow sliver of French coastline gained by the Allies is slowly extended. By the end of August, Allied victory seemed assured. Rommel had been wounded, Hitler was directing the battle, and the German army wAuthor(s): No creator set